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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272,355.15, 408,401.51 and 94,858.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272,355.15, 408,401.51 and 94,858.23 is: 142,241.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272,355.15 : 408,401.51 = 94,858.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272,355.15/408,401.51 = 94,858.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272,355.15x = 408,401.51 × 94,858.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272,355.15x = 38,740,243,893.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,740,243,893.64/272,355.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,241.64

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